Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights investment opportunities in rare earth magnetic materials and energy metals such as lithium and cobalt, indicating a positive long-term outlook despite short-term fluctuations in prices [5][9] - The report notes that copper prices are expected to rise in the long term due to supply constraints, particularly after Chile's national copper commission significantly lowered its 2025 copper production growth forecast [5] - The report emphasizes the strong demand for rare earth metals, driven by increased orders from major manufacturers, which is expected to lead to price increases [9] Summary by Relevant Sections Industry Basic Situation - The closing index for the industry is 5905.88, with a weekly high of 5905.88 and a low of 3700.9 [1] Price Movements - Basic metals saw LME copper decrease by 0.08%, aluminum by 0.46%, zinc by 1.32%, and lead by 1.12%. In contrast, lithium prices surged by 15.02% [21] Inventory Changes - Global visible inventory changes included an increase of 6293 tons in copper, 30567 tons in aluminum, and 950 tons in nickel, while lead saw a decrease of 3973 tons [32]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views of the Report - Recently, the Nikkei 225 index approached a record high again. While foreign capital continued to flow in, the yen depreciated significantly. The divergence between stocks and exchange rates is not uncommon in Japan, mainly due to the improvement of stock earnings caused by depreciation. What's relatively abnormal is the weakness of the yen under a weak - dollar environment. Usually, the yen is stronger when the dollar is weak, but recently its trend has clearly diverged from that of the euro [2][16][56]. - The lack of inflation stickiness and lower - than - expected inflation have led to a cooling of interest - rate hike expectations, which is one of the reasons for the recent weakness of the yen. Currently, the rebound of Japan's core CPI is mainly driven by imported factors, with weak inflation stickiness and often falling short of expectations. Against this background, the market's expectation of the number of interest - rate hikes by the Bank of Japan this year dropped from 0.7 times on May 30th to 0.6 times on July 22nd, and the yen weakened accordingly. In addition, the previous unsuccessful US - Japan trade negotiations and the recent Senate election turmoil have further exacerbated the weakness of the yen [2][3][58]. - After the trade agreement was reached, market expectations of an interest - rate hike have heated up again. However, the lack of inflation stickiness may still be a constraint on the Bank of Japan's significant interest - rate hikes. On July 22nd, the US and Japan reached a trade agreement. After the agreement was reached, the market's expected probability of a Bank of Japan interest - rate hike in October quickly rose from 42.1% to 68.1%. The conclusion of the trade agreement is beneficial for the yen's rebound, but attention should also be paid to the constraint of insufficient inflation stickiness on interest - rate hikes [4][45][58]. - Looking ahead, the exchange - rate trend may need to focus on the changes in the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and fiscal expansion. The suspense about Japan's new prime minister may continue until the September presidential election, and political risks may still persist during this period. Whether it is the in - party's demand for fiscal expansion or the possible victory of Takaichi Sanae, it may trigger market concerns about Japan's fiscal expansion, thereby causing a "bond - exchange double - kill" situation [4][50][58]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Exchange Rate Bi - weekly Report: The "Weak" Yen in the Political Vortex? 3.1.1 Anomaly in the Japanese Market Recently? The Divergence between the Trends of Japanese Stocks and the Yen, and the Persistent Weakness of the Yen under a Weak - Dollar Environment - The Nikkei 225 index approached a record high again. From June, it soared 9.2%, and foreign capital accelerated its purchase of Japanese stocks, with a total inflow of $5.11 billion. However, the yen depreciated by 2.4% during the same period. The divergence between stocks and exchange rates in Japan is due to the improvement of stock earnings caused by depreciation. Japan's export - oriented economic structure makes the depreciation beneficial for exports and increases the exchange - gain of overseas revenues. Since 2013, in the yen depreciation cycle, sectors with a higher proportion of overseas revenues in Japanese stocks have seen greater increases [2][16][24]. - Under the background of the US dollar index falling 1.8% since June 2025, most currencies appreciated against the US dollar, such as the Mexican peso, Danish krone, Swiss franc, euro, and Australian dollar, which appreciated 4.5%, 3.5%, 3.5%, 3.5%, and 2.1% respectively. However, the yen depreciated by 2.4% against the US dollar, which is different from the historical situation where the yen was mostly stronger when the US dollar weakened [27]. 3.1.2 What Caused the Weakness of the Yen? The Cooling of Interest - Rate Hike Expectations due to Lower - than - Expected Inflation, and the Impact of Trade Negotiations and Political Turmoil - The lack of inflation stickiness and lower - than - expected inflation led to a cooling of interest - rate hike expectations. Japan's core CPI rebound is mainly driven by imported factors, and the inflation surprise index has been declining since May 30th. The market's expectation of the number of interest - rate hikes by the Bank of Japan this year dropped from 0.66 times on May 30th to 0.59 times on July 22nd, causing the yen to weaken [32]. - The previous 8 rounds of US - Japan trade negotiations, with the first 7 being unsuccessful, made the market worry about the impact of high tariffs on the Japanese economy and exacerbated the weakening of the yen. On July 22nd, an agreement was reached: the US will impose a 15% tariff on Japan, and Japan will invest $550 billion in the US [36][38]. - The "political vortex" of the Senate election on July 20th made the market worry about the further "loosening" of Japan's fiscal policy. The ruling coalition lost control of the Senate, and to stabilize power, it may accept the in - party's proposals such as fuel - tax reduction and a small - scale cut in consumption tax, which led to the weakness of the yen and the increase in the term premium of Japanese bonds [39]. 3.1.3 New Focus after the Agreement? Inflation Remains a Constraint on the Bank of Japan's Interest - Rate Hikes, and Attention Should be Paid to the Possible "Bond - Exchange Double - Kill" Caused by Fiscal Expansion - After the US - Japan trade agreement was reached on July 22nd, the market's expected probability of a Bank of Japan interest - rate hike in October rose from 42.1% to 68.1%. The agreement is beneficial for the yen's rebound, but the lack of inflation stickiness may still restrict significant interest - rate hikes [45]. - Looking forward, the exchange - rate trend should focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and fiscal expansion. The new prime - ministerial suspense may last until September, and political risks may continue. The in - party's demand for fiscal expansion or Takaichi Sanae's possible victory may trigger concerns about fiscal expansion and a "bond - exchange double - kill" [50]. - Externally, it should focus on the persistence of the US stagflation trade. Once the market restarts the slowdown trade, the yen is expected to strengthen again. Multiple signs indicate that US inflation may enter an upward phase, which may lead to a temporary rebound of the US dollar and a temporary decline of the yen. Subsequently, the weakening of US unemployment data may be the key for the slowdown trade and the strengthening of the yen [53]. 3.2 Large - scale Assets & Overseas Events & Data: The US - Japan Tariff Agreement was Reached, and Most Developed Markets Rose 3.2.1 Large - scale Assets: Developed Markets Continued to Rise, and Coking Coal Rose Significantly - Most developed - market stock indices rose, such as the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, and S&P 500, which rose 4.1%, 2.3%, and 1.5% respectively. Most emerging - market stock indices also rose. Most sectors of the US S&P 500 rose, and most sectors in the eurozone rose as well. The Hang Seng Index rose across the board, and most industries increased [59][64][66]. - The yields of 10 - year government bonds in developed countries showed a divergent trend. The yields of Japanese, German, and Italian 10 - year government bonds rose, while those of the UK, US, and French 10 - year government bonds fell. Most 10 - year government bond yields in emerging markets rose [68][72]. - The US dollar index fell 0.8% to 97.67, and most other currencies appreciated against the US dollar. The yuan appreciated against the US dollar. Commodity prices showed mixed trends. WTI crude oil and Brent crude oil prices fell, while coking coal and rebar prices rose. Non - precious metals rose, and precious metals fell [74][82][84]. 3.2.2 The US Reached Three Trade Agreements - Since July 22nd, the US has reached trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The US will impose a 15% tariff on Japan, lower than the previously threatened 25%. Japan promises to invest $550 billion in the US. The US will impose a 19% tariff on Indonesia, lower than the previously threatened 25%. The US will lower the tariff on the Philippines from 20% to 19% [90]. 3.2.3 The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Lost the Election, and the Possibility of Fiscal Expansion Increased - In the 27th Senate election on July 20, 2025, the ruling coalition lost control of the Senate. To stabilize power, it may accept the in - party's proposals such as fuel - tax reduction and a small - scale cut in consumption tax, so the scale of Japan's fiscal stimulus may expand in the second half of the year. After the election results were announced, the yield of 10 - year Japanese government bonds rose to around 1.60% [95]. 3.2.4 Federal Reserve: Pay Attention to the July FOMC Meeting Next Week - The market still expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September. Attention should be paid to the July FOMC meeting next week. The market expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged, but also focuses on whether the Fed will send more signals about the September interest - rate cut [99]. 3.2.5 Trump Visited the Federal Reserve and Stated that He Would Not Remove Powell - On July 24, 2025, US President Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters. He expressed his hope for an interest - rate cut but said he would not remove Powell because of the renovation project [103]. 3.2.6 PMI: The US Markit Manufacturing PMI Declined - The US Markit Manufacturing PMI in July was 49.5, lower than the market expectation of 52.7, indicating that tariffs still disturbed US industrial production. The eurozone's Manufacturing PMI in July was 49.8, in line with market expectations [105]. 3.2.7 ECB: The July Meeting Kept Interest Rates Unchanged, in Line with Market Expectations - The ECB kept interest rates unchanged in July, as the eurozone's inflation reached the target, domestic price pressure eased, and the economic performance met expectations. The ECB has no exchange - rate target but will consider the indirect impact of exchange - rate fluctuations on inflation and the economy [109]. 3.2.8 Unemployment Benefits: The Number of Continuing Unemployment Benefit Claims Basically Met Market Expectations - As of the week ending July 19, the number of initial unemployment benefit claims in the US was 217,000, lower than the market expectation of 226,000. As of the week ending July 12, the number of continuing unemployment benefit claims was 1.955 million, slightly lower than the market expectation [112]. 3.3 Global Macroeconomic Calendar: Pay Attention to the Federal Reserve Meeting - The report provides a global macroeconomic data calendar, including important events such as the ECB's interest - rate meeting, China's industrial enterprise profits, the US GDP, and the Federal Reserve's interest - rate meeting [116].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report [1][3][7] 2. Core View of the Report - The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the macro - economic situation, both overseas and domestic, and provides short - term judgments on various futures products. Overseas, the fundamentals are relatively stable, but there are uncertainties in tariff policies and Fed policy. Domestically, the economy shows resilience, and there are expectations for policy support. For assets, there are structural opportunities in the domestic market, and long - term weak dollar trend is expected overseas [7] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Macro Essentials - **Overseas Macro**: The overseas fundamentals are relatively stable. The new Fed chairman's nomination may affect the interest - rate cut expectation, and the US tariff policies are expected to be implemented in early August. The US consumer confidence recovered in June, driving a slight rebound in CPI and retail sales data [7] - **Domestic Macro**: China's Q2 economic data showed resilience, with GDP and export growth exceeding market expectations. High - frequency data indicates an improvement in the investment side. As the Politburo meeting approaches, there are expectations for domestic demand - boosting policies. Current growth - stabilizing policies focus on using existing resources, and incremental policies are more likely in Q4 [7] - **Asset View**: There are mainly structural opportunities in domestic assets. In the second half of the year, the policy - driven logic will be strengthened, and incremental policies are more likely to be implemented in Q4. Overseas, attention should be paid to tariff frictions, Fed policies, and geopolitical risks. In the long - term, the weak dollar pattern will continue, and strategic allocation of resources such as gold and copper is recommended [7] 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial Futures - **Stock Index Futures**: Positive expectations for the "anti - involution" policy are difficult to be falsified, but there is a lack of incremental funds, and the market is expected to be volatile [8] - **Stock Index Options**: Market sentiment fluctuates, and selling options dominate the market. Option liquidity continues to deteriorate, and the market is expected to be volatile [8] - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond yield curve continues to steepen. Attention should be paid to factors such as unexpected tariffs, supply, and monetary easing, and the market is expected to be volatile [8] 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals continue to adjust. Attention should be paid to Trump's tariff policies and the Fed's monetary policy, and the market is expected to be volatile [8] 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: Attention should be paid to the game between peak - season expectations and price - increase implementation. The market is expected to be volatile, considering factors such as tariff policies and shipping companies' pricing strategies [8] 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel Products**: Market expectations continue to improve, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on the progress of special bond issuance, steel exports, and molten iron production [8] - **Iron Ore**: Port arrivals decreased month - on - month, and port inventories remained stable. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on overseas mine production and shipping, domestic molten iron production, weather, port inventories, and policy dynamics [8] - **Coke**: A second round of price increases is approaching, and the market is expected to be volatile, considering factors such as steel mill production, coking costs, and macro - sentiment [8] - **Coking Coal**: The market was pulled up by macro - stimuli, and the coking coal futures price exceeded 1,000 yuan. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on steel mill production, coal mine safety inspections, and macro - sentiment [8] - **Silicon Ferrosilicon**: The sector performed strongly, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on raw material costs and steel procurement [8] - **Manganese Silicon**: Policy expectations are rising, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on cost prices and overseas quotes [8] - **Glass**: The "anti - involution" sentiment continues to heat up, and spot prices start to follow. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on spot sales [8] - **Soda Ash**: Concerns about aging facilities are rising, and the spot and futures markets are rising in tandem. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on soda ash inventories [8] 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: The implementation time of US tariffs on copper may be advanced, and the Shanghai copper price is under pressure. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on supply disruptions, domestic policy surprises, the Fed's less - dovish stance, and domestic demand recovery [8] - **Alumina**: The scale of warehouse receipts registration needs to be observed, and the alumina market is expected to decline. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on factors such as unexpected delays in ore复产 and excessive electrolytic aluminum复产 [8] - **Aluminum**: The inventory accumulation rhythm is fluctuating, and the aluminum price is expected to be volatile, with attention on macro - risks, supply disruptions, and insufficient demand [8] - **Zinc**: The rebound of the black sector boosted the zinc price, and short - selling opportunities are recommended. The market is expected to decline, with attention on macro - risks and unexpected increases in zinc ore supply [8] - **Lead**: Cost support is stable, and inventories are accumulating. The lead price is expected to be volatile, with attention on supply - side disruptions and slowdown in battery exports [8] - **Nickel**: The LME Hong Kong delivery warehouse has been opened, and the nickel price is expected to decline in the long - term. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on macro and geopolitical changes, Indonesian policies, and supply shortages [8] - **Stainless Steel**: The nickel - iron price is weak, and the stainless - steel market is expected to be volatile, with attention on Indonesian policies and unexpected demand growth [8] - **Tin**: The supply - demand fundamentals are resilient, and the tin price has strong bottom support. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on the复产 expectations in Wa State and demand improvement [8] - **Industrial Silicon**: The silicon price has rebounded under the "anti - involution" sentiment, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on unexpected supply cuts and unexpected photovoltaic installations [8] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Supply disruptions are being hyped, and the lithium carbonate market is expected to be volatile, with attention on insufficient demand, supply disruptions, and new technological breakthroughs [8] 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure remains, and attention should be paid to geopolitical disturbances. The market is expected to decline, with attention on OPEC+ production policies and the Middle East geopolitical situation [10] - **LPG**: The market has returned to trading a fundamentally loose situation, and the PG market is expected to be weak. The market is expected to decline, with attention on cost factors such as crude oil and overseas propane [10] - **Asphalt**: The asphalt futures price valuation has entered a severely overvalued stage, and the market is expected to decline, with attention on unexpected demand [10] - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The high - sulfur fuel oil futures price is under great downward pressure, and the market is expected to decline, with attention on crude oil and natural gas prices [10] - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The low - sulfur fuel oil market is expected to decline following crude oil, with attention on crude oil and natural gas prices [10] - **Methanol**: Domestic methanol production has continued to decline, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on macro - energy and upstream - downstream device dynamics [10] - **Urea**: The domestic supply - demand situation is unbalanced, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on market transactions, policy trends, and demand fulfillment [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The basis has stabilized, and devices are restarting. The market is expected to rise, with attention on ethylene glycol inventories [10] - **PX**: Crude oil prices are stable, and the PX market is expected to be volatile, with attention on crude oil fluctuations and downstream device abnormalities [10] - **PTA**: Supply - demand has weakened, and the cost of PX is strong. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on polyester production [10] - **Short - Fiber**: The basis has declined, and processing fees have rebounded. The market is expected to rise, with attention on terminal textile and clothing exports [10] - **Bottle Chips**: Maintenance is starting, and processing fees have bottomed out. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on future bottle - chip production [10] - **PP**: Maintenance support is limited, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors [10] - **Plastic**: Spot support is limited, and the market is expected to be volatile, with attention on oil prices and domestic and overseas macro - factors [10] - **Styrene**: There is no clear driving force, and the market is expected to decline, with attention on oil prices, macro - policies, and device dynamics [10] - **PVC**: Market sentiment has cooled, and the PVC market is expected to be weak. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on expectations, costs, and supply [10] - **Caustic Soda**: Spot prices have peaked, and the caustic soda market is expected to be volatile, with attention on market sentiment, production, and demand [10] 3.2.7 Agriculture - **Oils and Fats**: Palm oil continues to lead the rise in oils and fats, but attention should be paid to inventory accumulation pressure in the producing areas. The market is expected to rise, with attention on US soybean weather and Malaysian palm oil production and demand data [10] - **Protein Meal**: After China and Australia signed a trade memorandum of understanding, the double - meal market declined slightly. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on US soybean weather, domestic demand, macro - factors, and Sino - US and Sino - Canadian trade frictions [10] - **Corn/Starch**: Spot supplies are locally tight, and the futures price is expected to be weak. The market is expected to decline, with attention on insufficient demand, macro - factors, and weather [10] - **Pigs**: Pig supplies are sufficient, and prices are under pressure. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on breeding sentiment, epidemics, and policies [10] - **Rubber**: There may be weather - related speculation, but the amplitude is expected to be limited. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on production - area weather, raw material prices, and macro - changes [10] - **Synthetic Rubber**: The market rebounded after a decline. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on significant crude oil price fluctuations [10] - **Pulp**: The market is dominated by macro - factors, and the pulp price is in a stalemate. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on macro - economic changes and US dollar - based price quotes [10] - **Cotton**: The cotton price has increased with increased positions, and the 14,000 - yuan mark is being tested. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on demand and production [10] - **Sugar**: The sugar price is fluctuating within a narrow range. The market is expected to be volatile, with attention on abnormal weather [10] - **Logs**: The fundamental contradictions are not significant, and the short - term market is expected to be volatile. The market is expected to decline, with attention on shipping and delivery volumes [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide an overall industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Market sentiment continues to warm up, with glass, coking coal, and pure benzene leading the gains [1]. - Overseas macro: The better - than - expected June non - farm payrolls in the US postponed market bets on Fed rate cuts, and the "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the US deficit. There are concerns in the US employment market. - Domestic macro: The economic fundamentals are improving. The "anti - involution" policy has a significant impact on domestic commodities. - Asset view: Domestic assets present mainly structural opportunities, and the policy - driven logic is strengthened. Long - term, the weak - dollar pattern persists, and strategic allocation to resources like gold should be maintained [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: The better - than - expected June non - farm payrolls in the US led to a small rebound in the US dollar index. The "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the US deficit by $3.3 trillion in the next 10 years. There are hidden concerns in the US employment market such as rising permanent unemployment and continued increase in continued jobless claims, along with slower wage growth [6]. - **Domestic Macro**: China's economic fundamentals are improving. The "anti - involution" policy has affected commodities like coking coal, rebar, glass, and polysilicon. The June manufacturing PMI and non - manufacturing business activities improved [6]. - **Asset Views**: Domestic assets offer mainly structural opportunities, and the policy - driven logic is strengthened. In the fourth quarter, there is a higher probability of incremental domestic policies. Overseas, pay attention to tariff frictions and geopolitical risks. The long - term weak - dollar pattern persists, and strategic allocation to resources like gold is recommended [6]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Macro - **Domestic**: Moderate reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts are expected, and fiscal policies will be implemented as planned. - **Overseas**: The inflation - expectation structure is flattening, economic growth expectations are improving, and stagflation trading is cooling down [7]. 3.2.2 Finance - **Stock Index Futures**: The Shanghai Composite Index approaches the 3500 mark, with insufficient incremental funds, and the short - term outlook is volatile. - **Stock Index Options**: The probability of volatility decline is high, with deteriorating option liquidity, and the short - term outlook is volatile. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The bond market remains volatile, and attention should be paid to factors such as unexpected tariffs, supply, and monetary easing, with a short - term volatile outlook [7]. 3.2.3 Precious Metals - Gold and silver continue to adjust. Pay attention to Trump's tariff policy and the Fed's monetary policy, with a short - term volatile outlook [7]. 3.2.4 Shipping - For the container shipping route to Europe, pay attention to the game between peak - season expectations and price - increase implementation, as well as tariff policies and shipping - company pricing strategies, with a short - term volatile outlook [7]. 3.2.5 Black Building Materials - For steel products, the macro sentiment fluctuates, and the futures prices are volatile. Pay attention to the progress of special - bond issuance, steel exports, and molten - iron production. - For iron ore, the small - sample molten - iron production decreases, and the price fluctuates upward. Pay attention to overseas mine production and shipping, domestic molten - iron production, weather, port ore inventory, and policy dynamics. - For other products such as coke, coking coal, silicon ferroalloy, manganese silicon, glass, and soda ash, various factors affect their prices, and the short - term outlook is mainly volatile [7]. 3.2.6 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - For most non - ferrous metals like copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel, etc., the prices are affected by various factors such as tariffs, supply, and demand. The short - term outlook is mainly volatile, with some showing a downward trend [7]. 3.2.7 Energy and Chemicals - Crude oil: The rebound is limited, and attention should be paid to geopolitical disturbances, with a short - term downward - volatile outlook. - Other energy - chemical products such as LPG, asphalt, and high - sulfur fuel oil are affected by different factors, and their short - term outlooks vary from volatile to downward [9]. 3.2.8 Agriculture - For most agricultural products such as grains, oils, and livestock, the prices are affected by factors such as supply, demand, weather, and policies, and the short - term outlook is mainly volatile. Some products like rubber and synthetic rubber are expected to rise with volatile trends [9].

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - No information provided on the industry investment rating in the report Group 2: Core Views - For domestic assets, there are mainly structural opportunities, with the policy-driven logic strengthening. The probability of incremental domestic policies being implemented in the fourth quarter is higher. Overseas, attention should be paid to tariff frictions, geopolitical risks, etc. In the long run, the weak US dollar pattern continues. Strategic allocation to resources such as gold should be maintained [5] - The overseas stagflation trade has cooled down, and the long - short allocation thinking has diverged. In the domestic market, there may be moderate reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts, and the fiscal end will implement established policies in the short term. In the overseas market, the inflation expectation structure has flattened, the economic growth expectation has improved, and the stagflation trade has cooled down [7] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: The June non - farm payrolls performance exceeded expectations, delaying the market's bet on the Fed's interest rate cut, and the US dollar index rebounded slightly. The implementation of the "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the US deficit pressure. There are hidden concerns in the US employment market, and the bill will increase the US deficit by $3.3 trillion in the next 10 years [5] - **Domestic Macro**: The economic fundamentals have increased with resilience. The "anti - involution" policy has promoted the short - term rebound of commodities such as rebar, glass, and polysilicon. Domestic - demand - oriented commodities and those that have been falling since the beginning of the year have been greatly affected by the "anti - involution" policy [5] - **Asset Views**: Domestic assets mainly have structural opportunities, and the policy - driven logic is strengthened. Overseas, attention should be paid to tariff frictions and geopolitical risks. A long - term weak US dollar pattern continues, and non - US dollar assets should be focused on. Strategic allocation to gold and other resources should be maintained [5] 2. View Highlights - **Macro**: Domestic market may see moderate RRR and interest rate cuts, and fiscal policies will be implemented. Overseas, stagflation trade cools down. Stock index futures, index options, and treasury bond futures are expected to oscillate. Key points to watch include micro - cap stock stampedes, dollar liquidity deterioration, option liquidity, and unexpected changes in tariffs, supply, and monetary easing [7] - **Precious Metals**: With the recovery of risk appetite, precious metals are in short - term adjustment. Gold and silver are expected to oscillate, and key points to watch are Trump's tariff policy and the Fed's monetary policy [7] - **Shipping**: The sentiment has declined, and attention should be paid to the sustainability of the increase in the loading rate in June. The container shipping to Europe route is expected to oscillate, and key points to watch are tariff policies and shipping company pricing strategies [7] - **Black Building Materials**: Affected by domestic and foreign policies, the price fluctuations of the sector have increased. Products such as steel, iron ore, coke, coking coal, etc. are expected to oscillate, and key points to watch include special bond issuance progress, steel exports, iron ore production and shipment, etc. [7] - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials**: Amid the coexistence of low - inventory reality and weak demand expectations, non - ferrous metals continue to oscillate. Copper, aluminum, etc. are expected to oscillate, while zinc and nickel may oscillate downward [7] - **Energy and Chemicals**: Due to OPEC+ over - production, energy and chemicals are expected to oscillate weakly. Crude oil, LPG, asphalt, etc. may fall or oscillate downward, while some products like ethylene glycol and short - fiber are expected to oscillate upward [9] - **Agriculture**: Rubber stabilizes after a decline. Products such as grains, oils, and livestock are expected to oscillate, and key points to watch include weather, production and demand data, and market transactions [9]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas macro: The better-than-expected June non-farm payrolls in the US postponed market bets on Fed rate cuts, leading to a slight rebound in the US dollar index. The implementation of the "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the US deficit pressure. There are concerns in the US employment market, with an increase in the proportion of permanent unemployment and continued rise in continuing jobless claims, along with slowing wage growth. The "Big and Beautiful" bill may have limited long - term economic boost but will add $3.3 trillion to the US deficit over the next 10 years [5]. - Domestic macro: China's economic fundamentals are showing resilience with an upward trend. The "anti - involution" policy combined with low prices has driven short - term rebounds in commodities such as rebar, glass, and polysilicon. The June manufacturing PMI and non - manufacturing business activities have improved. The "anti - involution" policy has a significant impact on domestic - demand - oriented commodities and those that have been falling since the beginning of the year [5]. - Asset viewpoints: For major asset classes, domestic assets present mainly structural opportunities, with the policy - driven logic strengthening. There is a higher probability of incremental domestic policies being implemented in the fourth quarter. Overseas, attention should be paid to tariff frictions and geopolitical risks. In the long term, the weak US dollar pattern will continue. Strategic allocation to resources such as gold should be maintained [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas**: The better - than - expected June non - farm payrolls in the US postponed rate - cut bets, and the "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the deficit. There are concerns in the employment market [5]. - **Domestic**: Economic fundamentals are improving. The "anti - involution" policy has led to short - term rebounds in some commodities, and the June PMI data shows improvement [5]. - **Asset Outlook**: Domestic assets have structural opportunities, and overseas risks such as tariff frictions should be watched. A strategic allocation to gold is recommended [5]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial and Macro - **Domestic**: Moderate reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts are expected, and short - term fiscal policies will be implemented as planned [7]. - **Overseas**: Inflation expectations are flattening, economic growth expectations are improving, and stagflation trading is cooling [7]. - **Stock Index Futures**: Anti - involution competition is boosting policy expectations, with a short - term outlook of volatile upward movement [7]. - **Stock Index Options**: A defensive strategy is recommended, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: Bond market sentiment is warming up, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Precious metals are in a short - term adjustment phase, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. 3.2.3 Shipping - **Container Shipping to Europe**: Attention should be paid to the game between peak - season expectations and price - increase implementation, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. 3.2.4 Black Building Materials - **Steel**: Supply disturbances are increasing, and the market is showing strength, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Iron Ore**: Iron ore production is decreasing, and port inventories are slightly decreasing, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Coke**: Fundamentals are improving, and cost support is strong, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Coking Coal**: Supply is slowly recovering, and upstream inventories are decreasing, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Silicon Iron**: Policy expectations are rising, and the market is strongly rising, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Manganese Silicon**: Supply - demand is marginally weakening, and the market is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Glass**: Far - month expectations are being repaired, and inventories are slightly decreasing, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Soda Ash**: Supply exceeds demand, and the price center is moving down, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. 3.2.5 Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Copper**: LME inventories are low, and copper prices are high, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Alumina**: The "anti - involution" policy has stimulated market sentiment, and the market has risen strongly, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Aluminum/Zinc**: Aluminum prices are oscillating strongly, and zinc prices are oscillating weakly, with short - term outlooks of volatility and volatile decline respectively [7]. - **Lead**: Cost support is stable, and lead prices are oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Nickel**: The industrial product market is improving, and nickel prices are strong in the short term, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [7]. - **Stainless Steel**: Market sentiment is boosting, and the market is rising, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Tin**: Supply - demand fundamentals are resilient, and tin prices are oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Supply - side policy expectations are positive, and silicon prices are oscillating upwards, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Driven by demand expectations and sentiment, lithium prices are oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [7]. 3.2.6 Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The rebound is limited, and attention should be paid to geopolitical disturbances, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **LPG**: The market is trading based on loose fundamentals, and the PG market may be weakly volatile, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **Asphalt**: OPEC+ over - production in August has weakened asphalt futures prices, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: OPEC+ over - production has strengthened the weakness of high - sulfur fuel oil, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The low - high sulfur spread is rebounding, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **Methanol**: The Taicang price is weakening, and methanol is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Urea**: The domestic supply - demand situation is difficult to change, and urea may oscillate in the short term, relying on exports [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The basis is stable, and plants are restarting, with a short - term outlook of volatile upward movement [9]. - **PX**: Crude oil is stable, and PX is oscillating strongly, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **PTA**: Supply - demand is weakening, and the cost of PX is strong, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Short - Fiber**: The basis is falling, and processing fees are rising, with a short - term outlook of volatile upward movement [9]. - **Bottle Chips**: Maintenance is starting, and processing fees have bottomed out, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **PP**: Important meetings have boosted market expectations, and PP is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Plastic**: The "anti - involution" policy has slightly boosted the market, and plastic is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Styrene**: There is a lack of driving factors, and styrene is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatile decline [9]. - **PVC**: Low valuation and weak supply - demand, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Caustic Soda**: The spot market is weakly stable, and caustic soda is oscillating, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. 3.2.7 Agriculture - **Oils and Fats**: The market was weakly volatile yesterday, and palm oil is more resistant to decline, with a short - term outlook of volatile upward movement [9]. - **Protein Meal**: Supply pressure dominates, and the spot market is leading the decline, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Corn/Starch**: The market sentiment is poor, and the market is in a weak adjustment, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Rubber**: After a decline, it has stabilized, with limited downward space in the short term, and a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: Weak raw materials have dragged down the market, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Pulp**: The market is in a stalemate, and the downward trend has not been confirmed to end, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Cotton**: Cotton prices are in a new round of oscillation, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Sugar**: There is a lack of positive factors, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9]. - **Timber**: Spot digestion is limited, and the market is still weakly operating in the short term, with a short - term outlook of volatility [9].

Group 1 - US Treasury Secretary Becerra anticipates multiple trade agreements to be announced within 48 hours, indicating a busy period ahead [2] - President Trump’s pause on reciprocal tariffs is nearing its end, with negotiations ongoing with targeted countries [2] - The US stock market opened lower, with the Dow down 0.18%, S&P 500 down 0.3%, and Nasdaq down 0.49%, influenced by Tesla's significant drop of 7.6% due to CEO Musk's political ambitions [2] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley's economist Rajeev Sibal notes that trade negotiations typically take a long time, with US free trade agreements averaging three years to complete [4] - Stifel's strategist Barry Bannister predicts a 12.4% decline in the S&P 500 index in the second half of the year, forecasting a slowdown in core GDP growth and consumer spending [4] - Bannister highlights that the current market environment may lead to a re-emergence of "stagflation trades," similar to the market's performance during the first quarter of 2025 [5] Group 3 - Concerns over inflation and high interest rates are exacerbated by the Trump administration's protectionist policies, with Fed Chair Powell indicating that tariffs have influenced the decision to pause interest rate cuts [5] - In the current market context, Stifel's Bannister favors sectors such as consumer staples, utilities, and medical devices [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas macro: The better-than-expected June non-farm payrolls in the US postponed market bets on Fed rate cuts, leading to a slight rebound in the US dollar index. The implementation of the "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the US deficit by $3.3 trillion over the next 10 years, and there are concerns in the US employment market [6]. - Domestic macro: China's economic fundamentals are showing resilience with an upward trend. The "anti-involution" policy has driven short-term rebounds in commodities such as rebar, glass, and polysilicon [6]. - Asset views: Domestic assets present mainly structural opportunities, with a strengthened policy-driven logic. Overseas, attention should be paid to tariff frictions and geopolitical risks. In the long term, the weak US dollar pattern will continue, and strategic allocation to resources such as gold is recommended [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro Highlights - Overseas: The June non-farm payrolls in the US were better than expected, but there are concerns in the employment market. The "Big and Beautiful" bill will increase the deficit [6]. - Domestic: China's economic fundamentals are improving. The "anti-involution" policy has affected domestic commodities [6]. - Asset views: Domestic assets have structural opportunities, and overseas, attention should be paid to various risks. Long-term weak US dollar and strategic allocation to non-US dollar assets are recommended [6]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights 3.2.1 Financial and Metal Markets - Macro: Overseas stagflation trading has cooled, and the long - short allocation thinking has diverged. Domestic assets have structural opportunities [8]. - Financial: The bullish sentiment in stocks and bonds has declined. Most financial products are expected to fluctuate [8]. - Precious metals: Risk appetite has recovered, and precious metals are in short - term adjustment, with an expected volatile trend [8]. - Shipping: The sentiment has declined, and the sustainability of the increase in the June loading rate should be monitored. The container shipping to Europe is expected to fluctuate [8]. - Black building materials: Supply disturbances have increased, and black commodities have rebounded significantly, with most products expected to fluctuate [8]. - Non - ferrous and new materials: The low - inventory reality and weak demand expectations coexist, and non - ferrous metals will continue to fluctuate [8]. 3.2.2 Energy and Chemical Markets - Energy and chemicals: Affected by European extreme weather, the energy and chemical sector will continue to fluctuate. Most products are expected to have a volatile trend, with some showing upward or downward trends [11]. - Agriculture: The improvement in the macro - environment has driven the rebound of agricultural products. The market will continue to pay attention to policies such as the US biodiesel policy [11].

Core Insights - The "TACO trade" has significantly influenced asset pricing and volatility since Trump's inauguration in January 2025, with a notable convergence in the contribution of fundamental data such as inflation and employment to asset pricing [1] - During Trump's pressure phase, it is advisable to buy safe-haven assets like gold and bonds, while sectors such as agriculture in A-shares, healthcare in Hong Kong, and utilities in the US stock market have shown relative stability [1] - In the retreat phase, equity assets are favored, with A-share financial and technology sectors performing better [1] - The current key risk overseas is the slow pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts, which raises concerns about the sustainability of US fiscal policy [1] TACO Trade Strategy Cases - Case I highlights the liquidity shock to global capital markets from reciprocal tariffs [2] - Case II discusses Trump's tariff pressure on the EU and its market implications [2] - Case III examines the interplay of interests between Musk and Trump, showcasing the TACO trade's dynamics [2] Deep Reasons for TACO Trade - The TACO trade stems from Trump's negotiation strategy of "seeking the upper hand" [3] - The Trump administration aims to balance multiple objectives in negotiations [3] - Non-US economies like China have gained more negotiating power [3] Asset-Level Review of TACO Trade - In the first half (January 13 - April 7), the market experienced a "stagflation trade" with US stocks declining, US bonds rising, and non-US currencies strengthening [4][23] - The second half (April 8 - July 4) saw a rebound in US stocks, with the Nasdaq rising 32% and the S&P 500 recovering significantly [4][24] Equity Sector Review of TACO Trade - In the first half, defensive sectors in A-shares outperformed, while technology and healthcare in Hong Kong showed strong performance [5][27] - In the second half, financial and military sectors in A-shares excelled, with Hong Kong's financial, healthcare, energy, and new consumption sectors also performing well [5][32] TACO Trade Outlook - The domestic equity market is expected to be "self-reliant," with recommendations to focus on banks as a stabilizing force and to balance investments in brokerages, military, and TMT sectors [6] - Globally, the trend of "de-dollarization" is anticipated to slow down, with a focus on rebalancing dollar asset allocations [6] - The potential for a "Buy The Dip" strategy remains effective, but caution is advised regarding the risk of stagflation [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Domestic economic stability continues, with domestic assets presenting mainly structural opportunities. The policy - driven logic will be strengthened in the second half of the year. Overseas geopolitical risks may increase short - term market volatility, while in the long run, the weak - dollar pattern persists. Attention should be paid to non - dollar assets and strategic allocation to resources like gold [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro Highlights - **Overseas Macro**: US consumer sentiment has improved, and the economic fundamentals are recovering. The June non - farm payrolls exceeded expectations, but there are still structural concerns due to tariff policies and cautious consumer expectations. The ISM manufacturing PMI in June slightly rebounded but remained below the boom - bust line for four consecutive months. May's job vacancies reached a high level, and core durable goods orders surged [6]. - **Domestic Macro**: China's manufacturing PMI has increased for two consecutive months, with production and demand both warming up. However, the upward drive depends on the acceleration of existing policies and the implementation of new ones. The real estate market is in a weak state after the "small spring", and infrastructure physical work has decreased seasonally. Local special bond issuance showed a surge at the end of the month, and the remaining trade - in funds will be issued in July to support consumption [6]. - **Asset Views**: Domestic assets offer structural opportunities. Overseas geopolitical risks may cause short - term market fluctuations, while the long - term weak - dollar pattern continues. Attention should be paid to non - dollar assets and strategic allocation to resources such as gold [6]. 3.2 Viewpoint Highlights - **Macro**: Overseas stagflation trading has cooled down, and the long - short allocation thinking has diverged. In China, there may be moderate reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts, and fiscal policies will be implemented. Abroad, inflation expectations have flattened, and economic growth expectations have improved [8]. - **Financial**: The bullish sentiment for stocks and bonds has declined. Stock index futures may fluctuate upward, stock index options should focus on hedging, and treasury bond futures will continue to fluctuate [8]. - **Precious Metals**: With the recovery of risk appetite, precious metals are in short - term adjustment, and gold and silver prices will fluctuate [8]. - **Shipping**: Attention should be paid to the sustainability of the increase in the loading rate in June. The freight rate of container shipping to Europe will fluctuate [8]. - **Black Building Materials**: Supply disturbances have increased, and black commodities have rebounded significantly. Most varieties, such as steel, iron ore, and coke, will fluctuate [8]. - **Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials**: The reality of low inventory and the expectation of weak demand coexist, and non - ferrous metals will continue to fluctuate. Some varieties like zinc may decline, while others will fluctuate [8]. - **Energy and Chemicals**: Affected by extreme weather in Europe, the energy and chemical sector will continue to fluctuate. Some varieties like crude oil may decline, while others will fluctuate or rise [10]. - **Agriculture**: Driven by the improvement of the macro - environment, agricultural products have rebounded. Most varieties will fluctuate, and some like soybean oil and short - fiber may rise [10].